What is Emerson Electric's software & systems — goodwill?

Emerson Electric (EMR) reported software & systems — goodwill of $12.56B in Q1 2026.

What does software & systems — goodwill mean?

The premium paid for acquisitions within the Software and Systems segment over the fair value of their assets.

Emerson Electric Software & Systems — Goodwill decreased by 0.0% to $12.56B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter.

StatementSegment

CategoryCapital Allocation

SignalContext dependent

VolatilityStable

First reportedQ4 2025

Last reportedQ2 2026May 5, 2026

Rolls up toGoodwill

An increase reflects recent M&A activity, while a decrease suggests potential impairment charges due to underperforming acquisitions.

The intangible asset value recorded when the Software and Systems segment acquires other businesses for a price exceedin...

Commonly reported by diversified industrial companies with active M&A strategies in the software space.

Metric ID: emr_segment_software_systems_goodwill

3 periods

	Q4 '25	Q1 '26	Q2 '26
Value	$12.56B	$12.56B	$12.56B
QoQ Change	—	-0.0%	-0.0%

Range$12.56B – $12.56B

Current Streak2+ quarters decline

What is Emerson Electric's software & systems — goodwill?: Emerson Electric (EMR) reported software & systems — goodwill of $12.56B in Q1 2026.
What does software & systems — goodwill mean?: The premium paid for acquisitions within the Software and Systems segment over the fair value of their assets.